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Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins --> Category: infos
Vulnerability in POSIX could allow code execution (841872) Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Checks for ms04-020 over the registry
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
Local users can elevate their rights.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of the posix subsystem which contains
a flaw which may allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host,
thus escalating his rights and obtaining the full control of the remote
system.
Solution :
Microsoft has released a set of patches for Windows NT and 2000 :
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-020.mspx
Threat Level:
High / CVSS Base Score : 7
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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